Barrel Racing Tips

Counter arcing is method of gaining control of your barrel horses hips and shoulders. Its keeps them soft and maneuverable if done correctly. This barrel racing tips video from expert village give a nice explanation and demonstration of how to do this correctly. If you have a horse that is shouldering a barrel or turning too soon, this is …

BarrelRacingBuzz.com is a great resource of information and videos. They interview barrel racing champions like Kay Blandford, Sherry Cervi and Tammy Key-Fisher along with many, many more. Click here for a link for more videos In this particular video Barrel Racing Buzz talks to Liz Pinkston about getting yourself mentally prepared so you can guide your barrel horse to the …

Here’s an interesting article. When you are having troubles, put some thought into who your horse is and why he/she is acting the way they are. Knowing your horse will help you determine what is wrong. Whether it be a soundness issue a mental issue or a training issue. Having some insight into how and why they react certain ways …

A fairly general article but it has some great points I felt were mentioning. Could not have said it better so I have copied this ezine article in its entirety. ~ Michelle ______ When most people begin to start out with barrel racing, they think that just any barrel saddle will do. But the case is, that if your barrel …

This is a great video that demonstrates why it is so important we don’t place our saddles ON the shoulder. Also, why correct saddle fit is so important. They are using an English saddle but the principle is the same.

Here is a good drill for getting your horse to listen to you for correcting a problem or for getting them to key into a barrel and really hunt it. You can do it like the Expert Village rider Holly does or you can do it a little looser. I will often do this making perfect circles keeping some and …

Keeping your ability and your horses ability and level of training in perspective is important when heading to jackpots. You don’t want to set yourself or your horse up for failure. It is my opinion that our horses well being should be our priority. Are they happy? Confident? Do they know what is expected of them? If it is your …

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